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Good morning Lafayette! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a Lafayette coworker being shot after work?
  • How would failed redistricting have reshaped Lafayette's political voice?
  • Need help with winter heating bills? See what's available now.

Also on today's calendar: Wabash Valley Astronomical Society Open House and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler; morning rain, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lafayette man facing multiple charges after shooting coworker in the butt who he thought was going to fight him (wthr.com) — Lafayette police say a 19-year-old local man is charged after allegedly shooting a coworker during a dispute that continued from work to a South Creasy Lane parking lot. The victim, hit once in the buttocks, was hospitalized in stable condition. Court records show a high bond, a no-contact order, and a November 20 hearing locals may follow.
   

• Indiana senators feel heat after last year's redistricting bid (jconline.com) — Lafayette residents are at the center of Indiana's heated mid-decade redistricting fallout, with local Sen. Ron Alting defending his controversial "yes" vote and Sen. Spencer Deery standing by his "no." The piece explains how proposed maps would have split Lafayette, West Lafayette, Purdue and school communities, and how those choices shaped bruising 2026 primary battles and ongoing accountability debates.
   

• Application Window Opens For Indiana Heating Assistance (wlfi.com) — Lafayette residents struggling with winter heating bills can now apply for Indiana's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible households cover electric and gas costs. CenterPoint Energy is also reminding customers about additional tools like bill-payment assistance funds, winter gas discounts, flexible payment plans, and referrals to United Way 2-1-1 and energy-saving programs to keep expenses manageable.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

West Lafayette

  • 1746 Petit Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (redfin.com)
  • Off the Clock: Kathryn Foland Finds Her Balance at the Barre (theicecommunity.com)
  • 'Purdue Pursuits': Advising a student organization (purdue.edu)

Frankfort

  • Frankfort Sees Highest IREAD Rates In History (wlfi.com)
  • Red Cross Leader Moss Highlights Disaster Response and Blood Needs, and Urges Residents to Volunteer (clintoncountydailynews.com)

Ok Lafayette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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